HB286

AN ACT relating to veteran entrepreneurs.

Introduced·1/9/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB286 establishes a Veteran Entrepreneur Program to support veteran-owned businesses.

Kentucky HB286 creates a Veteran Entrepreneur Program within the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to assist veteran entrepreneurs. The program provides outreach, assesses needs, reviews programs, and collaborates with agencies to support veterans. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority is directed to allocate at least 7% of small business loan funds to veteran entrepreneurs. The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is tasked with implementing various programs, including the Kentucky Innovation and Commercialization Center Program and the Veteran Entrepreneur Program.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 16

House

to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Jan 9

House

introduced in House

Jan 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)